To pronounce "soba", say SOB-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɐʉbɘ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɐʉbɘ/
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"soba" has 2 syllables: sob-a.
noun
"Soba" has 2 syllables: sob · a.
The IPA transcription of "soba" is /ˈsɐʉbɘ/.
Soba: A Japanese buckwheat noodle.
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